As of 1368 DR, Daerlunian linen sold for around 8 silver pieces per square yard, while Daerlunian wool sold for between 9 silver and 2 gold pieces per square yard depending on the weight of the fabric.[4] The city imported such commodities as parchment, wine, and wool from Eveningstar in Cormyr.[3]

The evil semi-religious organization, the Cult of the Dragon, had a presence in Daerlun as of 1368 DR, but preferred a secretive approach, using the city as a place to store armaments and to treat wounded members. The commander of the city guard, Allathast, used the elderly merchant Halath Tymmyr as a puppet to rule the city.[5]